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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 307.12 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 307.12 and 135.24 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 307.12 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/307.12 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 307.12 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 41,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534.91/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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